# Intent to Sole Source: Chant Vertical Pull Test Machine Troubleshoot and Repair

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n3904026q5120

- Solicitation number: N3904026Q5120
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was January 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM EST
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard GF (N39040)
- NAICS: 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Product or service code: J052 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Measuring Tool
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Kittery, Maine
- County: York County (FIPS 23031). https://abierto.us/counties/york-county-me-23031
- City: Kittery. https://abierto.us/cities/kittery-me-2337235
- First posted: December 29, 2025
- Last posted: December 29, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8b8c72d04ded4c50930248bf0ccba57b/view

## Description

**NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE:** Portsmouth Naval Shipyard intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Chant Engineering under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). Chant Engineering is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Chant Model 31375-01-Proof Test Machine and the only known source capable of providing the repairs due to the proprietary nature of the requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any responsible source who believes they can meet this requirement may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the agency.

**SCOPE:** Troubleshooting and repair for the CHANT vertical Pull Test Machine, in addition this contract will also cover a yearly Preventative maintenance service yearly. This will be for Base +4 years. After each visit the contractor shall provide a detailed Service report, stating all findings and corrective actions needed to bring this machine back to OEM specs.

**MACHINE IDENTIFICATION:**

**ALPHA DESIGNATION- FAP Model# 9753-01 Serial# N00189-08-P-PY74 LOCATION:** Portsmouth Naval Shipyard;

**Kittery, Maine Period of Performance:**

**Base Period of Performance:**

**1/13/2026 to 1/11/2027 Option 1 Period of Performance:**

**1/12/2027-1/10/2028 Option 2 Period of Performance:**

**1/11/2028-1/9/2029 Option 3 Period of Performance:**

**1/10/2029-1/8/2030 Option 4 Period of Performance:** 1/9/2030-1/7/2031

## Publications

- December 29, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due January 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM EST. Notice 8b8c72d04ded4c50930248bf0ccba57b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8b8c72d04ded4c50930248bf0ccba57b/view

## Points of contact

- Bob Watters, robert.watters@navy.mil, 2074382205

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